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SVR 918W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 918W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 114,064 miles

front wheels protrude wheel arches

Fail 19 Sep 2015 114,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front wheels protrude wheel arches

Pass 1 Dec 2013 112,888 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 112,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 112,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 111,693 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 111,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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SVR 918W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 91,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVR 918W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVR 918W?

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What year was SVR 918W registered?

SVR 918W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 1981.

Is SVR 918W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 918W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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